As the weather cools and birds fly off to warmer climes, John Oliver’s thoughts turn to our fair-weather friends the birds, who are currently winging their way the hell out of here! Birds symbolize grace in flight and they are the stuff of legend, while some are even partners in human trafficking, if rumors about pelicans are true. Well, John Oliver says good riddance to the lot of you! John’s rant about the turncoat avians includes a burn for nearly every bird from the Ostrich to the sweet little hummingbird – or ‘obese bees in need of a nose job.’ I guarantee you’ll never see an ostrich again without thinking of John’s – um, colorful description. To be fair, the penguin has earned a lifetime pass. I’m sure it has something to do with their uncomplaining residence in a frigid climate, while never being seen out of formal wear.
See why John feels so strongly about our friends of the air that he wishes them this final adieu:
“I hope all you disgusting sky mice enjoy your tropical get away while the rest of us face the frigid torment of winter, and I hope every one of you flies into a wind turbine on your way north next spring!”